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1940s Collection (page 2)

Background image1940s Collection: To become a Royal wedding ring?. Gold ore from the Graigwen mine, near Barmouth

To become a Royal wedding ring?. Gold ore from the Graigwen mine, near Barmouth, the only goldmine, now working in Wales, was sent to the Industrial Wales Exhibition, Olympia, today

Background image1940s Collection: Stirrup Cup for the master. At the meet of the East Sussex Foxhounds today (Wednesday)

Stirrup Cup for the master. At the meet of the East Sussex Foxhounds today (Wednesday) at Court Lodge Farm, Crowhurst, Sussex, (home of Mr and Mrs T W Croft) Lord Burghley, Master of Hounds

Background image1940s Collection: An invitation meet of the East Sussex Foxhounds was held today at Court Lodge Farm

An invitation meet of the East Sussex Foxhounds was held today at Court Lodge Farm, Crowhurst, Battle, Sussex today. Lord Burghley, the master of the hunt held the meet

Background image1940s Collection: King George VI visited many searchlight units, listening posts and gun emplacements

King George VI visited many searchlight units, listening posts and gun emplacements in Kent today. He spent some time with the men watching them at work

Background image1940s Collection: Southampton prepares for increase Transatlantic traffic. The scene at Southampton today

Southampton prepares for increase Transatlantic traffic. The scene at Southampton today (Tuesday) as the Cunard White Star liner Queen Mary is nosed by tugs out of 43-44 berth in the Ocean Dock

Background image1940s Collection: Their majesties the King and Queen visited Oxford University for the opening of Bodleian Extension

Their majesties the King and Queen visited Oxford University for the opening of Bodleian Extension. Under substantial grant from the American Rockefeller Foundation

Background image1940s Collection: Wedding of Mr John Le Mesurier ( Haililey ) actor, and Miss June Melville ( daughter

Wedding of Mr John Le Mesurier ( Haililey ) actor, and Miss June Melville ( daughter of late Mr Frederick Melville ) at All Saints Church, Highgate, London. 28 April 1940

Background image1940s Collection: The Royal family was present at the wedding of Mrs Lavinia Lascelles, daughter of

The Royal family was present at the wedding of Mrs Lavinia Lascelles, daughter of
The Royal family was present at the wedding of Miss Lavinia Lascelles, daughter of the Kings private secretary, Sir Alan Lascelles, to Major Edward Brenton, the Black Watch, at St Georges Chapel

Background image1940s Collection: Gypsy girl with her basket of lucky heather. Late 1940s, early 1950s

Gypsy girl with her basket of lucky heather. Late 1940s, early 1950s

Background image1940s Collection: Commanders to appear in the Royal Command of Variety Performance are the young Canadian

Commanders to appear in the Royal Command of Variety Performance are the young Canadian dance team Blanche and Allan Lund

Background image1940s Collection: Maj Geoffrey David Hall, Royal Armoured Corps was married to Miss Betty Stewart Dickey

Maj Geoffrey David Hall, Royal Armoured Corps was married to Miss Betty Stewart Dickey at St Peters Church, Eaton Square, London. 4 April 1946

Background image1940s Collection: The first frog - woman. Frogmen the underwater swimmers used for daring

The first frog - woman. Frogmen the underwater swimmers used for daring
The first " frog - woman ". " Frogmen " the underwater swimmers used for daring operations during the war - have trained a " frogwoman " to assist them in their

Background image1940s Collection: Wearing dark glasses Princess Margaret starts off for her tour of the Grand Canal

Wearing dark glasses Princess Margaret starts off for her tour of the Grand Canal, Venice in a gondola. 24th May 1949

Background image1940s Collection: A new hat for Mr Winston Churchill. Mr Winston Churchill, appointed Lord Warden

A new hat for Mr Winston Churchill. Mr Winston Churchill, appointed Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports in 1941, was finally installed in the office by the Court of Shepway at Dover Castle today

Background image1940s Collection: Four generations of the Royal Family Princess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II)

Four generations of the Royal Family Princess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II) pictured in a group portrait for the christening of her son Prince Charles Philip Arthur George

Background image1940s Collection: John Topham On his garden steam train A John Topham / TopFoto

John Topham On his garden steam train A John Topham / TopFoto
John Topham On his garden steam train eJohn Topham / TopFoto

Background image1940s Collection: Ditton Court Farm - tea room counter. Ditton, Kent, England November 1947

Ditton Court Farm - tea room counter. Ditton, Kent, England November 1947

Background image1940s Collection: King Peter of Yugoslavia with his wife Queen Alexandra on their wedding day with King George VI

King Peter of Yugoslavia with his wife Queen Alexandra on their wedding day with King George VI and Queen Elizabeth 1944

Background image1940s Collection: A couple walking in the rain under an umbrella in Deans Yard, Westminster Abbey

A couple walking in the rain under an umbrella in Deans Yard, Westminster Abbey, London, England. 1940s, 1950s

Background image1940s Collection: Fish porters, traders and barrow boys in Billingsgate Fish Market, Lower Thames Street

Fish porters, traders and barrow boys in Billingsgate Fish Market, Lower Thames Street, London with St Magnus the Martyr church in background. Late 1940s, early 1950s

Background image1940s Collection: 14 July 1947 Number 3 Belgrave Square, the former house of the Duchess of Kent which

14 July 1947 Number 3 Belgrave Square, the former house of the Duchess of Kent which maybe selected as the London home of Princess Elizabeth and Lt. Philip Mountbatten Belgravia, London, England

Background image1940s Collection: A crowd gathered outside the Ivanhoe hotel, Bloomsbury, London today. To listen to

A crowd gathered outside the Ivanhoe hotel, Bloomsbury, London today. To listen to an address from the squatters inside, who are in a state of siege. They took over the premises last night

Background image1940s Collection: Home front 1940. Destroyed house in the Dartford area after a German air raid

Home front 1940. Destroyed house in the Dartford area after a German air raid

Background image1940s Collection: Living with the old and the new in post - war Wapping, East London. A mother

Living with the old and the new in post - war Wapping, East London. A mother with her children in the old passageways between the old back - to - back houses of the London docks

Background image1940s Collection: The wedding of Mr Ian Wilson - Young ( second secretary at the Foreign Office )

The wedding of Mr Ian Wilson - Young ( second secretary at the Foreign Office ) and Mrs Charlotte Nast at Caxton Hall Register Office, London. 21 February 1940

Background image1940s Collection: Miss Joan Buckmaster leaving Caxton Hall Register Office after her wedding to Mr Robert Morley

Miss Joan Buckmaster leaving Caxton Hall Register Office after her wedding to Mr Robert Morley, the actor. 23 February 1940

Background image1940s Collection: Everards Ship Yard at Greenhithe, Kent on the River Thames. 24 June 1948

Everards Ship Yard at Greenhithe, Kent on the River Thames. 24 June 1948

Background image1940s Collection: Train leaving St Pancras Station 1940 s. Father and sons waving goodbye from the platform

Train leaving St Pancras Station 1940 s. Father and sons waving goodbye from the platform

Background image1940s Collection: Child with dalmations. Three year old Jennifer Gulding of Cambridge makes sure these

Child with dalmations. Three year old Jennifer Gulding of Cambridge makes sure these
Three year old Jennifer Gulding of Cambridge makes sure these two prize Dalmation pups don t change their spots, as she holds them tight at the British Dalmation Club Championship Show at Seymour

Background image1940s Collection: BOAC flying boat 20 April 1946

BOAC flying boat 20 April 1946

Background image1940s Collection: Lovers in Hyde Park - kissing like valentines day May 1947 love couple romance romantic

Lovers in Hyde Park - kissing like valentines day May 1947 love couple romance romantic for valentines day be my valentine

Background image1940s Collection: A Romany mother with her baby sitting on the steps of her caravan on Epsom Downs

A Romany mother with her baby sitting on the steps of her caravan on Epsom Downs during the races at Epsom race course, Surrey, England. Late 1940s, early 1950s

Background image1940s Collection: A Romany gypsy mother holds her baby at the Epsom Races. Late 1940s, early 1950s

A Romany gypsy mother holds her baby at the Epsom Races. Late 1940s, early 1950s

Background image1940s Collection: A Romany gypsy boy at the Epsom race meeting. Late 1940s, early 1950 s

A Romany gypsy boy at the Epsom race meeting. Late 1940s, early 1950 s
A Romany gypsy boy at the Epsom race meeting. Late 1940 s, early 1950 s

Background image1940s Collection: Patricia Purser, 18, of Camberwell, who has been elected Merchant Navy Queen of Lambeth

Patricia Purser, 18, of Camberwell, who has been elected Merchant Navy Queen of Lambeth
Patricia Purser, 18, of Camberwell, who has been elected " Merchant Navy Queen" of Lambeth. She will be crowned at a ceremony which opens Lambeth Merchant Navy Comfort Service Week

Background image1940s Collection: Continuing the week-long International Folk Dance Festival and rally being held by Scouts

Continuing the week-long International Folk Dance Festival and rally being held by Scouts and guides from nine nations, representatives from Belgium, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, England, France

Background image1940s Collection: A barmaid cleaning a beer tankard in the Globe Tavern. A state owned pub in Longtown

A barmaid cleaning a beer tankard in the Globe Tavern. A state owned pub in Longtown, Carlisle, Cumbria, England. December 1948

Background image1940s Collection: Famous French Maitre Chef de Cuisine, M. A

Famous French Maitre Chef de Cuisine, M. A
Famous French Maitre Chef de Cuisine, M.A. Alban in the grill kitchen at the Savoy hotel with members of the big kitchen staff. 19 February 1948

Background image1940s Collection: The Civic Restaurant in Foleshill, Coventry Part of the rebuilding of post war Britain

The Civic Restaurant in Foleshill, Coventry Part of the rebuilding of post war Britain, the eleven civic restaurants built not only serve food but also serve as a venue for community dances

Background image1940s Collection: Royal Netherlands Ambassador in London Edgar Michiels van Verduynen. Presentation

Royal Netherlands Ambassador in London Edgar Michiels van Verduynen. Presentation of bronze plaque by the Netherlands to thank the BBC, committee at broadcasting house

Background image1940s Collection: Queen Mary with the Duke of Windsor 1945

Queen Mary with the Duke of Windsor 1945

Background image1940s Collection: During her stay in Rome, while on holiday in Italy, Princess Margaret paid a visit

During her stay in Rome, while on holiday in Italy, Princess Margaret paid a visit to Pope Pius XII. Photo shows: Mgr Callori di Vignale, Acting Papal Chamberlain

Background image1940s Collection: King George VI with the Shah of Persia at Buckingham Palace, London, England. 20

King George VI with the Shah of Persia at Buckingham Palace, London, England. 20 July 1948

Background image1940s Collection: A royal garden party. Their majesties the King and Queen this afternoon (Tuesday)

A royal garden party. Their majesties the King and Queen this afternoon (Tuesday). Entertained 7000 guests at the first post-war Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace

Background image1940s Collection: Tommy Handley, Joan Harbin, Molly Weir and Tini Goss, drop-in at the local before

Tommy Handley, Joan Harbin, Molly Weir and Tini Goss, drop-in at the local before giving a complete Itma show to 500 ex-servicemen at a Welcome Home in the tiny Sussex village of Wadhurst

Background image1940s Collection: Traditional Christmas Cattle Fair. At Battle, Sussex, they held the cattle Fair where

Traditional Christmas Cattle Fair. At Battle, Sussex, they held the cattle Fair where eager buyers crowded round the auctioneer while he extolled the prime qualities of a handsome beast that may help

Background image1940s Collection: Daniel Carpio, a noted Peruvian swimmer and holder of the South American Championships

Daniel Carpio, a noted Peruvian swimmer and holder of the South American Championships, began training at Hastings Bathing Pool for an attempt on English Channel

Background image1940s Collection: Royal Engineers are removing the concrete dragons teeth defence blocks on the front at Hastings

Royal Engineers are removing the concrete dragons teeth defence blocks on the front at Hastings
Royal Engineers are removing the concrete " dragons teeth" defence blocks on the front at Hastings, Sussex. The blocks, weighing nearly three tons each, are loosened by a bull-dozer



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